Sacristan Responsibilities

Before service

• Launder and press any linens in hamper

• Turn on lights

• Check room temperature

• Prepare candles

• Tend to plant needs in the chapel

• Locate matches and snuffer

• Mark lectern Bible for readings

• Provide fresh water for preacher

• Greet the worship leader/preacher and ask if there are details you may attend to.

• Arrange communion table, chairs, candles, flowers, and tables, with Planner/Celebrant

• Check hymnal distribution

• Check for Bibles and hymnals for worship leaders and assistants

• Make sure bulletins are in front and back of sanctuary

• Set offering plates where worship leader wishes (usually in back)

• Ring bell five minutes before service begins.

• Keep vigilance during service for needs

After service

• Close lectern Bible

• Wash communion ware & return to storage cabinet

• Return water glass

• Put Linens in hamper for laundering

• Communion leftovers treatment

• Collect used bulletins and recycle; tidy the sanctuary

• Return hymnals to pew racks

• Arrange furniture for next service

• Attend to unusual items -- for example, flowers

• (if Chapel Committee Treasurer isn't available to do it) Put collection in an envelope and give to Jackie Bussiere

• Close doors/windows

• Turn off lights

• Prepare sign for next service scheduled

• Notify Worship Committee of any diminished supplies